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Molester Sentenced; Hit-And-Run Arrest; Top Pizza Place: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:
Sonoma County Pizzeria In Nation’s Top 101: Daily Meal
- It's one of four Bay Area eateries on this year's list.
Hennessey Fire 98% Contained; Full Containment Expected Oct. 1
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- Cal Fire expects full containment of the LNU Lightning Complex Fires, the fourth-largest wildfire in California state history, by Oct. 1.
Woman Accused Of Biting Elderly Victim In Fanny Pack Robbery: PD
- The suspect was booked into Sonoma County jail on suspicion of robbery and elderly abuse, Petaluma police said.
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- Benicia City Council formally appointed Police Chief Erik Upson as interim city manager, while a police captain will serve as interim chief.
Man Sentenced To 43 Years For Molesting Relative: Napa County DA
- Jesus Alfredo Cruz, 44, pleaded no contest to charges that he sexually abused a child family member between the ages of 5 and 11.
Elementary Schools In Sonoma County Can Now Apply For Waivers
- The county's coronaivurs case rate has dropped below 200 per 100,000 residents, to 195.5, allowing elementary schools to apply to reopen.
Marin Food Bank Volunteers Fight Hunger Amid Coronavirus
- Dulce Gomez is among thousands of Americans who have embraced the spirit of helping others during this time of great need.
Novato Man Arrested In Connection With San Rafael Hit-And-Run
- A 47-year-old Novato man suspected in a hit-and-run in a collision that left a motorcyclist in critical condition was arrested Wednesday.
Air Quality Expected To Be Good Thursday, Friday In Bay Area
- Air quality on Thursday and Friday is expected to improve, according to the The Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
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